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Unemployment Disparity

May 19, 2012 in Politics

Massachusetts’ jobless rate drops while Rhode Island’s goes up.

Mass. Senate leaders unveil budget proposal

May 17, 2012 in Politics

The proposed budget approved by the Senate Ways and Means Committee would not …

RI House passes medical marijuana dispensary bill

May 17, 2012 in Politics

The bill paves the way for three medical marijuana …

Chafee: 'How to avoid throwing good money after bad?'

May 17, 2012 in Politics

The EDC took no immediate action to aid 38 Studios but a bailout …

Lawmaker proposing limits on RI loan guarantees

May 17, 2012 in Politics

In the wake of the 38 Studios financial deal, one lawmaker says …

Johnston could suspend COLAs

May 16, 2012 in Politics

Retirees could face cuts in pensions if …

RI House approves for-profit medical school

May 16, 2012 in Politics

Some question whether the admittance into the school …

Flags will be lowered on Tuesday

May 15, 2012 in Politics

On Tuesday you might see flags at half-staff. That’s to honor …

Vietnam vets honored on 51st anniversary

May 14, 2012 in Politics

On the anniversary of the start of the Vietnam War . . . 

House votes to let districts decide on bake sales

May 10, 2012 in Politics

The controversial ban on bake sales has been overturned.